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Blake Bortles is a Denver Bronco. So now what? The Drive: 09.22.20

Sep 22, 2020, 7:25 PM

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

In the first hour, Tyler and DMac react to the Blake Bortles signing. Was he the best option available? Adam Schefter, our ESPN NFL Insider, joins the show to provide insight on the Bortles announcement and breaks news about a division rival live on the air. At The Water Cooler, the guys discuss Peyton Manning’s brief appearance on the Monday Night Football broadcast. Former Nuggets star Chauncey Billups joins the show to discuss the ongoing series between the Nuggets and Lakers and gives his thoughts on the trajectory of the Broncos.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

In the second hour, Tyler and DMac discuss the NFL’s heavy-handed response to Vic Fangio and other coaches not complying with mask protocols on game days. The guys kick off Hot Take Tuesday with a prediction surrounding when new Broncos quarterback Blake Bortles will see the field this season. Troy Renck, our Denver 7 Broncos Insider joins the show to provide the latest updates from today’s practice. Chad Brown joins the show to speculate on the potential for PAC-12 football in the fall and provide a secondary ruling on DMac’s Drew Lock tattoo bet.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

In the third hour, Tyler and DMac discuss the hefty fine handed down to Vic Fangio for not following the NFL’s mask protocols. George Karl, our Fan Nuggets Analyst, joins the show to preview Game 3 between the Nuggets and Lakers.

LISTEN TO HOUR FOUR HERE!

In the fourth hour, Tyler and DMac recap the top stories of the day during the Top 6 at 6:00. Will Blake Bortles start for the Broncos this season? The guys discuss what the Bortles signing means for the next 4 Broncos games. Former Nuggets star Chauncey Billups joins the show to discuss the ongoing series between the Nuggets and Lakers and gives his thoughts on the trajectory of the Broncos.

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